The seasonal menu of nutritious meals and snacks was created with a nutritionist and is prepared for the children by the on-site chef.

The centre understands the needs of busy families, which is why they regularly offer a take home meal to parents. There is also complimentary morning tea for parents to enjoy as part of the morning drop off.

Children at the centre can enjoy breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. There’s cereal and toast for breakfast; veggie packed bolognese, fried rice or chicken pasta bake for lunch; fruit platters, muffins and scrolls for snacks. Children are also given opportunities to develop their cooking skills through interactive classes with the centre chef on a weekly basis.

Meet Brooke

Hi, I’m Brooke and I am delighted to be part of the Eden Academy Thornlands Team. I started my career in childcare 10 years ago as a trainee Educator, and have loved taking on many different roles within the sector, while learning and working my way up to a Centre Director

My passion lies in creating a warm and nurturing environment that becomes a second home for Children, providing them with a sense of security and unwavering support as they embark on their journey of learning and personal growth. With a goal of promoting meaningful and tailored experiences, I strive to establish a culture of collaboration among stakeholders that includes, Educators, Children, parents and the community.

Thornlands Centre Manager

Curriculum might sound like a big word for little people. But here at Eden, we like to frame our days with purpose and objectives. Sometimes those objectives are a bit elusive, like ‘time on the grass’ or ‘experimenting with sounds’. Other times they’re clearer, like Yoga, dance, painting and pen skills.

Either way, our curriculum ensures that the children we care for are being guided by activities that will encourage age-appropriate development, under the guise of freedom and play.

Going above and beyond the standards of the National Quality Framework, Eden Academy places a large focus on children belonging, being and becoming.

Rigorous Recruitment & Screening - All Eden team members undergo thorough checks — including Working With Children, ID, work history, references, right to work, background, and child protection training — to ensure the highest safety standards.

Ongoing Staff Training - Our educators and leaders regularly complete professional development in child protection, identifying signs of harm, mandatory reporting, and creating safe spaces.

Clear Policies & Procedures - We have strong systems in place for reporting and responding to concerns, guided by our Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and Risk Management and Incident Reporting processes.